Pinching at the port - post op 6 days later

MJK Media · May 23, 2006

Anyone else have pinching at the port area when moving, I am 6 days after surgery and I do not feel the incisions but when I bend down to tie my shoes I get a striking pain inthe port area, or if I stretch my back I get a pinching feelin in that area. is this normal for 6 days after Surgery?

Jachut · May 23, 2006

Yep, I had that. It really hurt at times but passed within a couple of weeks.

princess_n_thep · May 23, 2006

Totally normal. Me too. Try leaning into a pillow and turn a heating pad on low. Worked like a charm for me!

Elisabethsew · May 23, 2006

You're feeling the tightening of the sutures as the edema subsides and the healing progresses. Try to take is slow and easy for the first 2-3 weeks.

MJK Media · May 23, 2006

Ok thanks, I have been pushing myself to get back to normal and back to work, I am however going on Vacation at the end of the week so maybe I will be able to relax then.

AnneFanny · May 23, 2006

Hi! I was banded a week ago today, and just like you, I've been struggling with the port pain. If I could just get rid of that pain, I would be great. I've been having trouble sleeping at night. I can't sleep on the port side or my back without awful pain and discomfort. The only thing that works for me right now is Advil! Hang in there and have a wonderful vacation!